Castor Oil has strong cleansing properties. Ayurveda uses castor oil internally and topically. Internally, it is a strong laxative used for seasonal cleansing. Food that sits too long in the digestive tract is a primary source of toxic waste products, waste that comes from bacteria that ferment food in your gut. Keeping your intestines clean is a healthy way improve digestion and detoxify. Additionally, Castor Oil Purgation removes toxicity from the colon, kidneys, stomach, liver and spleen.

Panchakarma cleansing with castor oil should only be done under the supervision of an Ayurvedic practitioner. However you may try the following gentle program at home.

Instructions

1. Begin to eat light. For three or four days, eat simple kitchari, soups, vegetables, broth. Eating heavily before a purgation can be dangerous for the small intestine and colon. Imagine the difference of water flowing through a pipe as opposed to mud or even rocks. Your digestive tract is a soft tube and you must treat it gently. Avoid meat, alcohol, and cheese. Favor cooked meals and be sure to eat your heaviest meal at lunchtime.
2. Drink plenty of fluids in the days leading up to the Castor Oil Cleanse.
3. Take 1 tablespoon of castor oil with 1 cup of strong fresh ginger tea at bedtime for 7 days. You are likely to wake up at least once in the night to pass stool.
4. During the week of your cleanse and 3-4 days after, continue a light diet of cooked foods. Re-introduce heavier foods slowly and gently.

A word of caution

• Do not use castor oil when you are in a stressful environment, which will create abdominal tension, increase cramping, and possibly prevent elimination of castor oil. Seek a calm and wait to make a stressful phone call or socialize until after your morning elimination if possible.
• Get plenty of sleep. Any detoxification takes energy and you will feel tired until a few days after it is over.
• Any type of purgation is dehydrated, so drink plenty of water. Add a little lime juice, salt and a pinch of raw sugar to warm water to encourage absorption.

Indications

Constipation, skin disorders, slow metabolism, excess weight, arthritis.

Contraindications

Childhood, old age, diarrhea, ulcerative colitis, inflammation of intestines, fever, debilitation, emaciation, prolapsed rectum, dehydration.

A Castor Oil Cleanse is a strong measure. The point is to reboot your digestive intelligence, however, if used too often, you will compromise the integrity of your colon, which is the opposite of your intention. As with all strong laxatives, prolonged use is habit forming and contra-indicated. Be very honest with yourself while reading the list of contraindications and follow dietary guidelines for preparing your body precisely. Twice a year is plenty.

Castor oil may irritate the intestines and cause cramping. If cramping occurs discontinue use. Do not use castor oil if you have inflammation of the intestines. Please check with your doctor before making any changes to your health and wellness program.

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